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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.55, 20.10 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.55, 20.10 and 14.15 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 20.10 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/20.10 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 20.10 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.31/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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